702 1st year middle school class at Mahalia Jackson Preparatory College Middle School
Our class is a heterogeneous learning style environment Our class has a ratio 11:6 boys to girls
Class Rules
Homework is assigned on a daily basis from each subject area teacher.
We use our daily planners to help with homework completion that will help us now and in the future as high school and college students!!!!!!!
Late homework is not accepted under any circumstances.
Class Schedule
Time Activity
8:30-9:20 Accelerated Reading/Math Problem of the Day
9:20-10:10 Math
10:10-11:00 PREP – Differs each day
11:00-11:30 Reader’s Workshop
11:30-12:20 LUNCH
12:30-1:10 Writer’s Workshop
1:10-2:00 Word Study/Language
2:00-2:30 Social Studies/Science
2:30-3:00 Prepare for dismissal
NOTE:
The schedule may be modified depending on
circumstances out of our control.
School Supplies
1 ½ inch to 3 inch loose leaf notebook with 5 subject dividers
3 packets or more of loose leaf paper for the school year
5 Subject Folders
1 to 2 packs of blue or black pens
1 to 2 packs of pencils
1 plastic pen/pencil holder bag to be placed in loose leaf notebook
1 school daily planner (given to each student on the first day at school)
All textbooks for each subject area on a daily basis supplied by the school
MUST HAVE ALL SCHOOL SUPPLIES ON DAILY BASIS!!!
Birthday Policy Students may celebrate their birthday’s in class must give teachers at least one week advance notice is given!!!!!!!!!!!
Fall Term
December 24 - January 1
Winter Recess
Spring Term**
January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 15 – 19
Midwinter Recess
March 29 – April 6
Spring Recess
May 31
Memorial Day
June 10
No School for Students
June 28
Last Day of School
Parent – Teacher Conference Date Spring Conferences Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Afternoon 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Evening 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. New York State Testing Dates
New York State – ELA
April 26 – 28
New York State – Math
May 5 - 7
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Class News
We have 90% uniform participation on daily basis!!!
Our accelerated reading model classroom is a work in progress.
We would like to achieve the highest percent throughout our school.
Wish List (To be brought in from each student)**
1 box of tissue paper
1 roll of paper towels
1 bottle of liquid hand soap
1 ream of all purpose copy paper
1 box of paper clips
Star Students 7 – 702 has a “Wall of Fame” posted with students’ work with a minimum score of 85% or higher!!!!!
Once all students in our class has work posted on our “Wall of Fame” the teachers will throw a PIZZA PARTY to honor high scores!!!!!!!
Homework
Homework is assigned on a daily basis from each subject area teacher.
We use our daily planners to help with homework completion that will help us now and in the future as high school and college students
Late homework is not accepted under any circumstances.
About Us
702 1st year middle school class at Mahalia Jackson Preparatory College Middle School
Our class is a heterogeneous learning style environment
Our class has a ratio 11:6 boys to girls
Homework is assigned on a daily basis from each subject area teacher.
We use our daily planners to help with homework completion that will help us now and in the future as high school and college students!!!!!!!
Late homework is not accepted under any circumstances.
Time Activity
8:30-9:20 Accelerated Reading/Math Problem of the Day
9:20-10:10 Math
10:10-11:00 PREP – Differs each day
11:00-11:30 Reader’s Workshop
11:30-12:20 LUNCH
12:30-1:10 Writer’s Workshop
1:10-2:00 Word Study/Language
2:00-2:30 Social Studies/Science
2:30-3:00 Prepare for dismissal
NOTE:
The schedule may be modified depending on
circumstances out of our control.
Students may celebrate their birthday’s in class must give teachers at least one week advance notice is given!!!!!!!!!!!
Fall Term
Spring Term**
Parent – Teacher Conference Date
Spring Conferences
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Afternoon 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Evening 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
New York State Testing Dates
We have 90% uniform participation on daily basis!!!
Our accelerated reading model classroom is a work in progress.
We would like to achieve the highest percent throughout our school.
Wish List
(To be brought in from each student)**
7 – 702 has a “Wall of Fame” posted with students’ work with a minimum score of 85% or higher!!!!!
Once all students in our class has work posted on our “Wall of Fame” the teachers will throw a PIZZA PARTY to honor high scores!!!!!!!
Department of Education
PBS Kids
Discovery Kids
Homework is assigned on a daily basis from each subject area teacher.
We use our daily planners to help with homework completion that will help us now and in the future as high school and college students
Late homework is not accepted under any circumstances.
Ms. Roman
**vroman3@schools.nyc.gov**
Ms. Tsimicalis**
**MsTms123@schools.nyc.gov**
If you ever have questions you may send your student in with a note. We would be happy to answer any questions you have.